Over in the UK we have a similar project which has been running for a few years. I have been working with the University of Southampton to bring this to fruition.

When the water & dust-proof 'corrugated duct' cover is fitted to the mechanics, I believe our design is far more practical for use on Mars; or anywhere outside of a dry, flat, dust-free lab environment for that matter.

I imagine it's being adapted for its environment. The videos I saw on the snake to date have all been showing it on a tile floor, but I imagine ESA was clear with its must-have list for this project. i bet the dragon would have no trouble at all!

I imagine it's being adapted for its environment. The videos I saw on the snake to date have all been showing it on a tile floor, but I imagine ESA was clear with its must-have list for this project. i bet the dragon would have no trouble at all!

Yeah, I thought the wheels were limiting as well. It seems this snake concept has been evolving over the past several years. It will be interesting to see what happens in December when the report is turned in.

I thought the fire-breathing robot dragon was cool, but what on earth were the actors doing?